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A promotional and corporate gifting company based in Johannesburg has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Graphic Designer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee all design projects
• Play a role in assisting in the briefing, planning and creative process
• Produce visuals concepts to explain design approach and prepare mock-ups
• Execute creative solutions that can be translated across various platforms and mediums such as promotions, gift packaging, mailers, websites, packaging, online and print catalogues and other mediums
• Mentor and guide the team of designers by reviewing their work to ensure high quality artwork according to output and creative expectations
• Guide and advise the design team on the creative process to foster stronger working relationships and solutions
• Apply typography and layout techniques that are refined using graphic design software
• Generate fresh ideas to portray concepts and advertise products
• Ensure that brand consistency and corporate identity is maintained through marketing projects
• Ability to apply style guides creatively whilst upholding brand identity
• Simultaneously work on multiple briefs/projects with varying priorities and timelines
• Collaborate with various departments and ensure that deadlines are met
• Stay up to date with industry developments and tools

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in graphic design or an equivalent tertiary qualification (NQF 6/7).
• 5 years’ graphic design experience in a busy agency or in-house design studio
• At least 3 years’ experience in a middle weight graphic design position
• 3 years’ experience at a senior graphic design position / level will be preferred
• Portfolio of completed design projects
• Must have advanced skills and be proficient in design software (InDesign)
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of CorelDraw, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Have good knowledge of typography, colour, styles and layout techniques
• Have a thorough understanding of the printing process and specifications
• Have up-to-date knowledge of current tools and trends relating to general industry developments and in relation to graphic design for print output, including proper file preparation requirements and conventions
• Mac literate
• Agency and Digital experience will be advantageous
• Skilled in Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, HTML and CMS systems will be advantageous
• Skills and experience in 3D animation and rigging will be advantageous
• Ability to translate 2D designs into 3D objects will be advantageous.
• Skills and experience in software such as Maya, Mudboox and ZBRush will be advantageous